Article 14: Time control and rankings

The race is controlled by the Judges Committee of the Athletics Federation.

There will be time controls along the route. Only those participants who run the race with the chip provided by the organisers, which is located on the back of the race bib, will appear in the ranking. Runners are obliged to check that their chip is working properly at the corresponding stand at the ExpoDeporte Runners’ Expo when they collect their bib.

Neither the organisers, nor the sponsors, nor the main partner will assume any responsibility in the event the chip malfunctions.

Article 15: Infractions and disqualifications

15.1 The bibs/chips issued by the organisers are personal and non-transferable, and must be placed on the chest without tampering or folding. The control chip is also personal and non-transferable. Failure to comply with this article will be grounds for disqualification.

The organisers will not admit runners who are not registered or who run without a bib or with a bib that is not an unofficial one for this edition of the race. The organisers will prevent them from accessing the race in defence of the rights of those who are registered in accordance with the regulations. [Elite or World Athletics Label athletes who register as amateur runners will also not be admitted. The participation of all elite or World Athletics Label category athletes will have to be expressly agreed to by the organisers.]

For the safety of the runners, unauthorised vehicles will not be allowed access.  The race judges and the organisers reserve the right to disqualify any offender who, if any irregularity is detected in any runner; (i) does not wear a visible bib, tampers with it and/or transfers it to another runner,(ii) alters the data provided to the organisers or the referee with respect to what appears on their ID card or federation card, (iii) does not complete the entire course, shows poor physical condition, does not provide the organisers with the required documentation, fails to comply with any other rule contemplated by the FACV, RFEA and World Athletics Regulations, accesses the course and/or accesses the finish line of the Valencia Marathon.

It will be compulsory for federated members to compete in their corresponding club’s kit, and they may be penalised if they do not do so.

Disqualified runners will not be eligible for prizes or trophies.

15.2 Given the serious damage that this would be caused to the organisers and the other runners in the race, in the event of access to the race that infringes the established access conditions or of any irregularity being committed, the organisers reserve the right to take the appropriate measures, in accordance with applicable legislation. Accordingly, appropriate civil, criminal or administrative proceedings will be instituted to hold the offender liable.

The irregularities that will give rise to the initiation of such actions include (i) not being registered for the race and therefore not having a bib/chip to participate in the race; (ii) running with the bib/chip of a third party (without having made the change of ownership or carrying it concealed); (iii) running with a bib/chip that does not correspond to that of the race; (iv) running with a falsified bib/chip (photocopied document or one that imitates the bib). This list is given by way of example and is not exhaustive, and there may be other irregularities which may give rise to legal action on the part of the organisers.

Both those who commit such irregularities and those who assist in them being carried out will be identified as “offending runners“.

Those runners who are identified as “offending runners” by the Organisers on the day of the race will be removed, identified and expelled by the race security personnel, in the exercise of their powers, and identification data will be obtained from them; photographs, etc., which will be used for the purpose of taking the corresponding legal action.

In the event that the infringement becomes known after the event has taken place, appropriate action will be taken as soon as the infringement becomes known.

The “offending runners” will receive notifications and/or summonses for the proceedings in which their possible liabilities will be judged, so they can take part in said proceedings.

Article 16: Route

The route will be marked with a line and all the kilometres will also be marked in accordance with World Athletics standards.

There will be liquid refreshments at kilometres 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 32, 35, 37.5 and 40, approximately, as well as one final liquid and solid station at the finish line.

Article 17: Medical Services

Medical services will be located along the route, as well as in the start and finish area. All registered runners are obliged to fill in details on the back of the bib including their name, surname, telephone number in case of emergency, whether they have any medical problem (allergy, special care, etc.) or are under any specific treatment, as well as their blood group.

Article 18: Vehicles authorised 

The only vehicles authorised to follow the race will be those designated by the organisers. It is totally forbidden to follow the runners on motorcycle, bicycle, skates or any other wheeled vehicle. The local police and race judges will remove them from the course to avoid accidents.

Article 19

The organisers accept no responsibility for any damage, harm or injury that participants in this event may suffer or cause to third parties, although they do have Accident and Civil Liability Insurance that will cover the incidents inherent to the event.

Article 20: Complaints 

Complaints must be made orally to the arbitrator, no later than 30 minutes after officially communicating the results. The decision of the arbitrator is not subject to appeal.

Article 21 – Cancellation or suspension of the race for reasons beyond the control of the race Organisers:

In the event that, for reasons beyond the organiser’s control, the race is suspended or the authorities do not authorise it for the date initially planned, the Organisers will notify the participants as far in advance as possible, indicating the new date of the event (which may be either in 2025 or 2026). Runners may opt for a refund if they do not wish to participate in the event on the new date. In this case, they will be informed how to proceed.

Health limitations

The event will comply with the health regulations in force in the Valencian Community at the time it is to be held. The Organisers will communicate this to all athletes, so that they can be aware of the new requirements and comply with them.

Under extraordinary circumstances, if the Organisers receive from the Health Authorities a communication prohibiting the race from being held with the initially planned number of participants, the Organisers will establish a draw to randomly select the participants until the new permitted number of participants is reached, giving the others the opportunity to recover 100% of their registration fee.
However, the Organisers reserve the right not to hold the event in the event that the number of participants allowed by the authorities is substantially reduced compared to that initially planned or if conditions are imposed that make it unfeasible to hold the event.